seems that the player/studio models have a really bad power management.
they must not be plugged for too long.

mine does heat a lot also...

I think all other models have a much better power management:
recorders are controlled by rockbox
and v2 and FMR have lithium ion which should support constant DC power I think...

James Currie wrote:

> I had my Archos Studio 10 plugged in to DC adapter for a trip this
> weekend in the car. The player is in the trunk, so I can't see it.
> When I looked at it this morning, it looks like the DC-DC converter
> inside the unit overheated. I've got melted plastic at 5:00 in a 1/4
> inch size relative to the play/stop button. It doesn't look like it
> is charging anymore. Any suggestions? Find another one?
>
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